Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When does the school year start?

See our calendar​ for important school year dates including the start and end of the school year.

Q. When and how do I register my child for kindergarten?

To find out which neighbourhood school your child will attend, you can use the Find Your School tool on the board website or contact Planning and Accommodation Support Services at 905-890-1010 (or 1-800-668-1146) ext. 2212.

You can learn more about Kindergarten in Peel public schools on our website, or by contacting your local school. You can also contact the Peel board directly at 905-890-1010 (or 1-800-668-1146) ext. 2548.​​

Q. I just moved from another country, how do I register my child for school?

The Peel board's We Welcome the World centres provide a range of services to help make the transition to school a smooth one for newcomer students and their families. Multilingual staff are available to help with academic assessments, registration, settlement services and parent institutes in many languages. Parents can also learn about adult education opportunities. For more information, call 905-366-8791. The centres are funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, and are located at the following locations: